20130908018419A

The pilot attempted a takeoff on runway 24 from Katama airpark, Edgartown, Massachusetts at approximately 1425 local time (1825 gmt). The turf runway (6/24) is 3,700 feet long by 50 feet wide and reported to be in good condition. The runway 24 gradient is 0.2%. Another passenger occupied the right seat and two black labrador dogs were situated on the rear seats. After completing the preflight and checklists prior to takeoff the pilot reported winds were gusty with the wind sock indicating approximately 260 degrees. The takeoff was reported to be mostly normal except that approximately 100 yards into the takeoff the aircraft seemed to rotate earlier than normal. The nose had to be pushed down to compensate. When the pilot rotated, the aircraft lifted off quicker than normal. The stall warning began sounding and the nose had to be held down while attempting to increase airspeed and initiate the climb. Shortly after the landing gear was raised a gust of wind pushed the aircraft left of the runway centerline. Compensation was applied and the aircraft was flown back to the runway heading. The aircraft was then pushed down by the wind and the pilot was unable to sustain a climb. As the aircraft descended to the runway the power was retarded at the last second. The aircraft landed on the belly with the landing gear up. The aircraft came to rest approximately 40 yards later on the grass strip. The fuel and all electrical systems were secured and the pilot, passenger and dogs exited the aircraft. None of the occupants suffered any injuries. The pilot stated after exiting the aircraft he noticed the wind sock has shifted abruptly to the northwest. Additionally, the pilot reported familiarity with the airport with approximately 50 departures during the past two years. This was also confirmed by the airport manager who stated the pilot was a frequent flyer at the airport and was reputed to be a conscious and reputable airman. The nearest reported METAR winds at kmvy (5 nautical miles northwest from Katama airpark) are as follows: 1653Z 27011G18KT; 1753Z 26008KT; 1853Z 33009G15KT; 1953Z 02009G18KT; 2053Z 03012G16KT. Preliminary exterior inspection indicated the aircraft sustained the following damage: (1) curling of all three propeller tips, (2) wrinkling to the right and left nose gear doors, (3) wrinkling below left aft engine cowling; (4) damage to lower fuselage protrusion; (5) pronounced upper left wing skin wrinkling inboard of the landing gear; (6) evidence of upper right skin wrinkling inboard of the right landing gear; (7) evidence of lower fuselage skin wrinkling; (8) wrinkling of left exhaust area; (9) skin wrinkling forward of right engine exhaust; and (10) skin wrinkling above right engine exhaust and below 24 volt external power access panel. Initial damage assessment was performed by the Massachusetts aeronautics inspector and two A&P mechanics on site. A FAA boston FSDO airworthiness inspector examined the aircraft on Friday, September 13 and reported the aircraft suffered substantial damage.